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Hostile

/ˈhɒstaɪl/

(chiefly in the plural) An enemy.

📖 Definitions of "Hostile"

noun
  1. 1

    (chiefly in the plural) An enemy.

adjective
  1. 1

    Not friendly, appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure

    "a hostile country"

  2. 2

    Aggressive, antagonistic.

  3. 3

    Unwilling

  4. 4

    Of a hostile takeover.

    "Microsoft may go hostile in its bid for Yahoo as soon as Friday, according to a published report."

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